Bunnings
retail
StateDistributionManager-VIC,SA&TAS
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“State Distribution Manager - VIC, SA & TAS at Bunnings. Skills: leading large-scale DC operations or a network of Distribution Centres, building and sustaining a positive safety culture, delivering results across service, cost, productivity and inventory management KPIs, commercial capability, working with data, reporting and performance metrics, using a Warehouse Management System, managing change effectively. lead a network of Distribution Centres and an experienced leadership team. driving sa”
Industry & Context.
solutions-focused; practical problem-solving
background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
proven experience leading large-scale DC operations or a network of Distribution Centres, A track record of building and sustaining a positive safety culture, Experience delivering results across service, cost, productivity and inventory management KPIs, Commercial capability, including managing budgets, operational costs and supplier contracts, Confidence working with data, reporting and performance metrics to inform decisions, Experience using a Warehouse Management System, The ability to manage change effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Nice to Have
Tertiary qualifications in Logistics or Supply Chain (advantageous, but not essential)
What You'll Do.
lead a network of Distribution Centres and an experienced leadership team
service and operational excellence at scale
continuously improve how we work
staying close to the day-to-day realities of a fast-moving supply chain environment
Leading and supporting a high-performing leadership team across multiple Distribution Centres
consistency and engagement
Setting the vision for DC operations across VIC
Embedding safety as a way of working
championing Bunnings safety initiatives
ensuring every team member goes home safe
Driving continuous improvement across DC processes
systems and ways of working
using data and insight to lift performance
Ensuring outcomes across DIFOT
product care and operational KPIs
Building productive partnerships with internal teams and external service providers
Supporting change and growth across the network
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Building productive partnerships with internal teams and external service providers
Communication Scope
communicate clearly
Process & Methodology
Supporting change and growth across the network, balancing pace with care for people and performance
Full Job Description
**Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!** **What’s in it for you****when you’re part of our team:** * Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few * Free standard OnePass membership * Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave * 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender * Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities * We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build **About the role** This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape how our distribution network performs across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania and to make a genuine difference to the way we support our stores and customers every day. As State Distribution Manager, you’ll lead a network of Distribution Centres and an experienced leadership team, driving safety, service and operational excellence at scale. You’ll be trusted to set direction, lift capability and continuously improve how we work, while staying close to the day‑to‑day realities of a fast‑moving supply chain environment. **What’s involved:** * Leading and supporting a high‑performing leadership team across multiple Distribution Centres, creating clarity, consistency and strong engagement * Setting the vision for DC operations across VIC, SA and TAS, with a strong focus on safety, service, productivity and cost efficiency * Embedding safety as a way of working, championing Bunnings safety initiatives and ensuring every team member goes home safe * Driving continuous improvement across DC processes, systems and ways of working, using data and insight to lift performance * Ensuring strong outcomes across DIFOT, inventory integrity, product care and operational KPIs * Building productive partnerships with internal teams
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